Job ID: 12183

Updated: May 18, 2017

Location: Foothills Campus

Position Description

Area: Near-Infrared SpectroscopyDuration: Two years StartDate: April 1, 2017Salary: Minimum $40,000.00/ year

The Department of Radiology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in applying functional brain imaging in studies of neurological disorders

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist for a post-doctoral position aimed at studying neurological disorders, with a focus on concussion and brain injury, using functional brain imaging. Our team has shown that functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a method capable of assessing brain oxygenation and activity, may be useful for detecting mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. The successful candidate will join our rapidly growing research group of neuroscientists, engineers and physicists, led by Dr. Jeff F. Dunn.

The lab is a world leader in the use of high field MRI and near-infrared spectroscopy to study neurological disease models and translate methods to clinical use. It contains a wide range of NIRS equipment, including the NIRX, TechEn CW7, two Hamamatsu NIRO systems, two ISS oxyplex systems and a custom-built broadband system dedicated to studies of preclinical models. The lab also includes a high field 9.4T MRI for animal research. There are strong linkages with clinical and MRI programs including those at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Seaman Family MR Centre. We have exceptional clinical collaborators from WinSport Medicine Clinic, the University of Calgary Sports Medicine Centre, the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Foothills Medical Centre.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess at least Ph.D. level training and require expertise in functional imaging using fNIRS or fMRI, with a strong interest in optical brain imaging. The individual will be responsible for leading the team in undertaking our fNIRS concussion study. Although fNIRS experience is not required, the candidate should be highly motivated to learn this method, since it will be the main acquisition technology. The exact project will depend on the interest and the experience of the candidate. A person more experienced in image processing or electronics may focus on a project related to combining fNIRS with other imaging modalities. Additionally, expertise in one or more computer languages (i.e. MATLAB, C++, python etc.) and technical ability to develop new processing methods is desired. Preference will be given to people who also have a strong neurological background. The person also needs to be able to work independently and yet work well in a team environment.

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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